IF you’re keen for a bit of a hit at a gorgeous golf club this weekend, Boorhaman Golf Club is putting on a party with their annual Opening Day event.

On Sunday, 25 May, the club will be hosting a nine-hole two person ambrose competition with a barbecue lunch as well.

While ‘opening day’ is a bit of a misnomer, due to the year-round activities which take place at the course, Boorhaman Golf Club president Marcus Neal said it was a fun wink to the history of the club.

“The club was initially set up as a winter course only, because we didn’t have water on the course, designed for people to play in winter,” he said.

“Now it’s played on all year, we’ve got footgolf and everything, but we’ve kept the tradition of the open day going at the same time.

“It’s a bit of a misleading term, I suppose, but that’s where the term originated.”

Neal said the day was perfect for golfers looking for a delicious feed and some fun on the golf course.

“We’re having lunch first, anybody‘s invited to the lunch at 1pm - the local publican who’s also the club captain, Nick Batchelor, is cooking, it’ll be roast pork,” he said.

“We get a lot of people come for the lunch only, everyone’s welcome, just tell us you’re coming so we can cater correctly.

“It’s nothing too serious, a two-person ambrose, a longest drive, closest to the pin, but we want to promote the country atmosphere, the country hospitality.

“We’ve tried to make it a bit bigger this year.

“Some people from Albury are coming, some people from Yarrawonga are coming, we’ve got three ladies from Tarrawingee Golf Club coming over, and we should have about 20 locals.

“It’s an enjoyable day, if you want to play to win you can, but a lot of people will just be there for fun.”

The fun commences on Sunday, 25 May with lunch from 1pm and tee off at 2pm.

Competition fee is $20 per person, $10 for juniors which includes the lunch, while a lunch ticket is only $10.

Contact Marcus Neal on 0417 530 339 to register for catering purposes – for more information or to keep up to date with the club’s activities, visit boorhamangolfclub.com.au or check out the club’s Facebook page.